

Best for beginner divers, 2-19m, shore & boat entry, moderate current.
Big Mushroom is a reef and artificial reef site located 165 metres off Green Island, Taiwan. The site features a depth range of 2 to 19 metres, with an average depth of 19 metres. Divers experience visibility between 15 and 30 metres and water temperatures ranging from 25 to 29 degrees Celsius. The site includes swim-through sections and requires boat access. Due to moderate currents and potential hazards such as sharp coral, rocks, and surf, a local guide is recommended. Divers should maintain awareness of surface boat traffic during ascents and manage buoyancy to avoid entanglement in the overhead environment.
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Shore dive approaches are not suitable for beginners due to currents; boat diving is the safer alternative.
Fastest route is to enter at the end of the breakwater and head at 270 degrees for 165m, or enter from the Shilang Marine Reserve shore trail and head at 315 degrees for 214m.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 19m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-29°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
44 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though the moderate current requires careful management and the assistance of a local guide.
The site ranges from 2 to 19 metres in depth, with an average depth of 19 metres.
Yes, a boat is required to reach the site, which is located 165 metres from the shore.
Water temperatures range from 25 to 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
Hazards include deep water, entanglement risks in overhead environments, sharp coral and rocks, strong currents, and surf. Always watch for surface boat traffic during your ascent.
Diving at Big Mushroom in Nanliao requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Big Mushroom in Nanliao. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Big Mushroom in Nanliao are April, May, June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.